Tuesday, June 7, 2016

Skin Cancer Prevention - Avoid The Burn!

The #mcfrsSOS topic for today is: Skin Cancer Prevention

From SkinCancer.org

According to our friends at the Skin Cancer Foundation, whether you are at the beach or in your own backyard, about 90 percent of nonmelanoma skin cancers and about 86 percent of melanomas can be attributed to exposure to ultraviolet (UV) radiation from the sun.

With that we would like to offer the below tips from the Skin Cancer Foundation:

Seek the shade, especially between 10 AM and 4 PM.

Do not burn.

Avoid tanning and UV tanning booths.

Cover up with clothing, including a broad-brimmed hat and UV-blocking sunglasses.

Use a broad spectrum (UVA/UVB) sunscreen with an SPF of 15 or higher every day. For extended outdoor activity, use a water-resistant, broad spectrum (UVA/UVB) sunscreen with an SPF of 30 or higher.